Can I connect new laptop to hp pavilion AiO monitor?

[TSquared1]

Looking to purchase a laptop but would like to connect it to my hp AiO monitor, which is larger and good quality. Just want to use monitor only. Can I do this? How do I do this?

[Tardis40]

Hi @TSquared1,

Thanks for becoming a member of the HP Support Forums. I understand you a question of using the 23 AIO as a monitor. I would like to assist you today with resolving this issue.

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[TSquared1]

C1A58AV#ABA

MODEL 23-b030z

[Tardis40 · Accepted solution]

Hi @TSquared1,

I have check the spec and user guide for the 23-b030z computer.  Yes, you can connect a laptop to the HDMI port on the right side of the AOL and use it as a monitor.

Note: the volume buttons on the AIO will not work for the HDMI input. it will be controlled by the laptop.

So any laptop with a HDMI out port will work.

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[TSquared1]

Hi, thanks for the info, but I don't see an hdmi port on this pc. I see several USB ports, and SD port, and dvd rw, but no hdmi. Am I missing something? What is the AOL?

[Malygris1]

Jumping in for @Tardis40, who is no longer available. I think the "AOL" he wrote is a bit of dyslexic typing, or a betrayal by a spell checker. He meant AiO. 

OK, you can use an AiO computer as a display if the unit has an HDMI input port. In most cases, if an AiO has an input HDMI, there will be a button beside it to toggle the HDMI to input mode and override any video output from the AiO itself.  If the AiO only has USB ports then you cannot use it as a display for another computer.

The notebook computer would need to have a video output, preferably a matching HDMI output. If the notebook does not have an HDMI output you can try using an adapter or adapter cable that switches between connection types, such as DVI to HDMI.  The downside is that an adapter adds another possible compatibility issue, or a point of failure. Some devices just will not work together despite having the normal hardware required.

I hope this helps.